How might data help you pick the winner from the 34 horses racing in Saturday's Grand National? BBC Sport delves into the facts and figures in search of an answer.
Nick Rockett (orange and black, near side) won the race in the 2025
The Grand National at Aintree is among the highlights of the British horse racing calendar.
But, with 34 runners, picking the winner can be something of a lottery.
Can the past winners guide you in the right direction? BBC Sport looks at the data to try to find the 2026 winner.
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